Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist — Night Shift

Centerboard; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerboard’s Youth Service Campus Programs are seeking a Direct Care professional to join a trauma-informed team. The role involves supervising daily living, documenting interactions, and coordinating with care staff to support youth in a residential setting. Schedule: Full Time 40 hours, Friday–Tuesday 11–7am.

Strong communication and organization skills are essential. Driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and previous experience working with youth or others in a residential setting.
• A bachelor’s degree or some college is helpful. This position requires strong communication and organization skills.
• Required to pass initial competency evaluation as well as continued assessments of professional development and future trainings.
• Direct care employees must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and be willing to use their personal vehicle when Centerboard’s vehicles are not available to meet client transportation demands of care or outreach.
• Individuals are required to connect with youth with healthy relationships and positive interactions. Qualified candidates must possess strong communication and organization skills and be a willing participant in Centerboard multicultural awareness, diversity, equity and inclusion trainings, meetings and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper documentation of all incidents that occur on shift.
• Respond to crisis situations using the Behavior Management Techniques learned during New Hire Orientation.
• Adhere to program requirements as outlined in the job shadow check list.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety and security of the residents and the facility in the supervisor’s absence.
• Utilize On-Call system to report incidents and coordinate after-hour support.
• Provide advocacy for residents through 1:1 meetings, Team Meetings, Foster Care Reviews, and Treatment Team Meetings.
• Coordinate daily activities to teach life skills and supervise daily activities including transportation, laundry, medical appointments, school and work, therapy, court.
• Complete program rounds to ensure safety and document observations in the Communication Log.
• Cook and prepare daily meals for residents.
• Lead group and one-on-one resident support focused on youth preparation for adulthood.
• Oversee cleanliness of facility including kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, offices and living areas.
• Ensure pass-on of information to the next shift and report concerns to on-call.
• Conduct weekly room searches with a second staff and perform weekly drug tests.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or some college helpful

Job description

Centerboard’s Youth Service Campus Programs are seeking a Direct Care professional to join a trauma-informed team. The role involves supervising daily living, documenting interactions, and coordinating with care staff to support youth in a residential setting. Schedule: Full Time 40 hours, Friday–Tuesday 11–7am.

Strong communication and organization skills are essential. Driver’s license and safe driving record required.